‘We have a lot of hopes for 2026’
Formula 1••sports
Key Points:
- The 2026 changes to Formula 1 chassis and power unit regulations present an opportunity for all teams to improve their standings.
- Ferrari shifted focus early from their 2025 car to the 2026 regulations, acknowledging a costly mistake with their 2025 machine.
- This strategic decision, made as early as April, likely ended Ferrari's chances of competing for the 2025 World Championship.
- Ferrari is preparing for the first shakedown of their 2026 car at Fiorano, followed by a 'Spec A' test in Barcelona at the end of January.
- The team will assess the success of their development approach after revealing 'Spec B' during the Bahrain tests, determining if their early gamble pays off
